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Indy software mastermind Chris Baggott is behind Clustertruck Forget going to a restaurant or tracking down a food truck. A new Downtown Indy kitchen delivers tacos, burgers, even pho via a high-tech system you could call the “uberization” of food. Indiana software mastermind Chris Baggott is behind Clustertruck, which launched March 29. The name cues a menu of fusion, American and international dishes that evoke the diversity available at food truck rallies. Think kimchi, short ribs and Thai basil tucked inside tacos or shrimp, andouille sausage and Gouda cheese on a Cajun pizza. Those are Clustertruck specialties, but the company also taps a rotating roster of recipes and training from well-known Indy brands. Expect Scratch truck, Bru Burger Bar and Goose the Market burgers and sandwiches. All prices will be competitive with those at restaurants and food trucks. INDIANAPOLIS STAR Meet Scratch food truck's pop-up restaurant Supplying fresh food quickly … [Read more...] about New meal delivery service may lead the ‘uberization’ of food

Be careful what you tweet. The latest cautionary tale is comedian Kevin Hart, who stepped down as host of the Oscars on Thursday after past tweets from 2011 resurfaced and he was slammed for being homophobic. But he’s not the only star who has had past 140-character quips come back to haunt him. Stars like "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn and singer Blake Shelton have faced similar controversy and been forced to offer a public mea culpa. These incidents often follow a similar formula. For the most part, the old tweets tend to resurface when a shiny new gig is announced for the star. In Hart’s case, the tweets found their way into the spotlight in the wake of his Tuesday announcement that he’d be hosting the 91st Academy Awards on Feb. 24. Here’s a look at some other stars who have been hurt by their past tweets. James Gunn The liberal “Guardians of the Galaxy” director became the subject of controversy after … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart isn’t the only one: Other stars whose past tweets have come back to haunt them

However, you might choose to revel, skip the most foolish decision of a night on the town: drinking and driving. Here are six ways to get home safely after drinking. Uber What it is: One of the two big app-based car services linking passengers and drivers. How it works: Download the app, sign in and pay with a credit card. When you need a ride, open the app to view current availability. Set your pickup location, estimate costs, and request a ride. You will be assigned a driver with photo and make/model of the car, so you know what to look for. GPS allows users to track your driver’s progress. Once picked up, the driver will take you to your desired destination. How much it costs: The cheapest, uberX, is $1.25 base fare + $2.55 booking fee + $0.15/minute + $0.81/mile. Prices increase for SUVs or luxury vehicles. A cost estimator can be found at uber.com/cities/Indianapolis. Pros: It can cost less than a regular cab. The app is easy to … [Read more...] about Here’s how Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab and other ride services in Indianapolis compare

May the Force be with Disney. Whether you have annual passes to Walt Disney World or you haven’t been to the theme park in years, 2019 is the time to visit the mouse house. There are lots of new attractions and fun in store over the next year. “We are currently in the midst of one of the most extraordinary periods of expansion in our history,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “We are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible as we deliver world-class experiences and attractions, new hotels and entertainment, itineraries and destinations for our guests.” The biggest attraction to open in 2019 will be Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. Set to debut in the fall, it will feature Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. This ride will be a dream come true for many Star Wars fans, allowing them to pilot the Millennium Falcon. Each passenger in the vehicle will have a different job on … [Read more...] about Star Wars Land, new resorts on tap at Disney theme parks in Orlando in 2019

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn What sold, and what didn't, at California's car auctions Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. A row of red Ferraris was available for perusing before RM Sotheby's auction of exotic and classic cars in Monterey, California on Aug. 18-19, 2017. Browse the gallery to see which beauties sold at California auctions in August, and which did not drive home with a new owner. Jenny King, Special to The Detroit News Fullscreen This 1956 Aston Martin DBR1, the first of five DBR1s ever produced, sold for $22,550,000 at RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction in August. It was the winner of the 1959 Nurburgring 1000 KM and a sister to the 1959 Le Mans winner. Considered the most important Aston Martin ever built, this car set is an auction record for a British automobile. RM Sotheby's Fullscreen If you think you've seen this 1970 Porsche 917k before, chances are you've seen the Steve McQueen movie … [Read more...] about Million-dollar cars change hands at California car auctions